Dr. Nikles’ research interests lie in the area of materials for information technology. Materials are designed at the molecular level so that the desired materials properties are achieved by tailoring the structure. In turn, the materials properties determine the ability of the material to carry out the desired function. The theme of this research is a fundamental understanding of the relationship between structure, properties and function. The scope of this research encompasses the synthesis of organic, polymeric, organometallic, and inorganic coordination compounds; characterization of materials properties, determination of how the materials would be used in information storage devices.